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we surmised that she had purchased the apple pie since there was a bakery box on the kitchen counter
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Recent Examples of surmised
Graham Womack
updated January 15, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
If not for injuries over the last couple of seasons, executives from different clubs surmised, Tucker landing north of $400 million would not be a question.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Investigators surmised the thieves were familiar with the envelopes the bank used to store large amounts of customers' cash.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
The scientists surmised that the four-cheese pizza may provide more attractive chemical cues or be easier to digest.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The others correctly surmised Savannah had some sort of advantage or special power.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025
Harder surmised this may have been the result of accountants paying the water bill for the business without noticing the extra fee for the violation.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
If politicians were denied their pay, many surmised, the shutdown would wrap up quickly.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
In fact, some investigators hired by media outlets have surmised that McDermott faked his own death and is still alive somewhere in Mexico.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
In 1991, Cabrera surmised David was David LaMarr.
—Graham Womack
updated January 15, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
If not for injuries over the last couple of seasons, executives from different clubs surmised, Tucker landing north of $400 million would not be a question.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Investigators surmised the thieves were familiar with the envelopes the bank used to store large amounts of customers' cash.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
The scientists surmised that the four-cheese pizza may provide more attractive chemical cues or be easier to digest.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The others correctly surmised Savannah had some sort of advantage or special power.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025
Harder surmised this may have been the result of accountants paying the water bill for the business without noticing the extra fee for the violation.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
If politicians were denied their pay, many surmised, the shutdown would wrap up quickly.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
In fact, some investigators hired by media outlets have surmised that McDermott faked his own death and is still alive somewhere in Mexico.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmised
Verb
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Guesses included Otis Williams of The Temptations (guessed by Robin Thicke), Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire (guessed by Rita Ora) or even Morgan Freeman (guessed by Ken Jeong).—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Since the judges were not allowed to make final guesses, no one added to their win column this week, but up to that point, none of the panel had guessed Oshry anyway.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stuart Skinner was elevated to the starter’s job when the assumed top goalie (Jack Campbell) faltered during the 2022-23 season.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the revenues never reached the assumed level and his Department of Finance eventually — and very quietly — acknowledged that the administration had overstated income by a whopping $165 billion over four years.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Until now, the forces behind such outflows were thought to be driven mainly by intense star formation and possible black hole activity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The fourth largest of Jupiter’s 95 moons, Europa is an icy celestial body that scientists have long suspected could harbor the conditions necessary to support life beneath its surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials did not release details regarding Asendorf’s cause of death, but previously stated that foul play was suspected.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The alleged perpetrator — whom local police identified as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak — was immediately apprehended and was booked into Hennepin County Jail for third degree assault, the Minneapolis Police Department told CBS News.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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An honor council, comprised of administrators, teachers, and members of the student government, would sit in judgment on cases of alleged cheating.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So what are Oklahoma residents supposed to do if a mystery package arrives?—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Winter’s lyrics have an air of inscrutable mysticism, but there is little doubt he’s supposed to be the one singing them.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Surmised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmised. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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